2009 Mk2 Leon facelift.

[SeanCorky]

I actually like the orange there, i werent sure on the red FR that was first released! Interior is such an improvement!

 

[carlt69]

So it looks almost identical!!! So it comes down to if I want the new engine or not??

 

[flashp]

White dials have gone also, shame that. That was one of the many things that struck me when I first clapped eyes on the FR in the showroom.

Thats progress...as said earlier, not a disaster for current owners.

RE CR diesel engine...a good few reviews have not exactly been a resounding success. Some say 'classic' diesel punch is gone. I believe they've re-postioned the DPF on these though so that should be good news.

But have they used better sensors I ask myself?! A good proportion of DPF issues have been attributable to failed sensors.

 

[Fordy_FR]

So is the FR getting the current Cupra alloys? Look identical in the orange pictures.

 

[Cupra-CY]

The configurator of the Spanish SEAT website already includes the facelifted Leon. The FR has new 17" alloys as standard and optional 18". The 17" ones are called ALBEA and the 18" are called IBERA. They are those that the FR pictured in the photos released in February had, as well as the car presented at the Geneva Motor Show.

 

[Leonidas]

The sports suspension is 8% less stiff than the old one for improved comfort

 

[Moley RUFC]

At least both FR's get the DSG this time not just the petrol

 

[Poverty]

At least both FR's get the DSG this time not just the petrol

the technology didnt exist/wasnt cost effect when the FR DIESEL first came out

 

[chrisboyle999]

..but is the new cupra going to get dsg???

 

[Poverty]

..but is the new cupra going to get dsg???

The tech is now readily available for higher powered applications so is a possibility.

 

[chrisboyle999]

The tech is now readily available for higher powered applications so is a possibility.

the ed30 has always had it as an option so thats not the issue. must be political me thinks.

 

[Poverty]

the ed30 has always had it as an option so thats not the issue. must be political me thinks.

was more thinking along the lines if there is a cupra coming with 270-280 brake as per rumours

 

[chrisboyle999]

was more thinking along the lines if there is a cupra coming with 270-280 brake as per rumours

the streetcopa already has this, albiet in selected markets.

dsg is the one thing that would make me consider trading up.

 

[Leonidas]

was more thinking along the lines if there is a cupra coming with 270-280 brake as per rumours

I think it might be a newer generation of engine with valvelift tec like on the 211 ps version. Its rumered to be in the new Golf R20 http://www.motorauthority.com/spy-shots-2010-volkswagen-golf-r20.html but id bet the cupra will hav 260bhp instead

 

[Leonidas]

Just a thought. The new engine in the TT-RS would be perfect for an Exeo cupra
http://www.motorauthority.com/spy-shots-2010-volkswagen-golf-r20.html

 

[smerko]

It would be nice of Seat to give some info on the new Cupra. I take it by the lack of noise in that area that it won't arrive till next year?

 

[Leonidas]

Z reckons there will be a press release about it durin the summer Z

 

[ZBOYD]

Been led to believe we'll hear something about the Cupra later in the year, and it maybe quite special.

The Cupra versions are almost always anything up to a year behind the other models.

 

[Leonidas]

Been led to believe we'll hear something about the Cupra later in the year, and it maybe quite special.

The Cupra versions are almost always anything up to a year behind the other models.

And hopefully the longer we wait the better it will be

 

[chisel]

Confirm information:
Seat start with Leon Cupra from 22 week this year. You can order from 18 week.

No more Inferi Black for Cupra. Shame ! Silver alcantara and leather as option. There is no full specification for Cupra so far.
In my opinion Cupra will be the same as FR, exept front bumper (black down part) and black grill.



*From 36 week 2009 Seat prepare Cupra R - power 265 or 272 bhp - this information is not confirm !!!